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Job summary

Main area
Facilities
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22 hours per week (Days only 08:00-20:30)
Job ref
216-AH-CO7943274-A
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Plymouth CDC
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2026 23:59
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Security Officer

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Work in partnership with the Security Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a dynamic and proactive security service, to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. To ensure, in conjunction with the Security Supervisor or Operations Management, that patient, visitor and staff safety is supported at all times.

Please see full JD attached

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will work as an integral part of the Facilities team ensuring a high quality service to patients, visitors and staff.
  • To act as part of a team in the delivery of a customer orientated and high quality security service.
  • To receive work requests via telephone, take prompt and appropriate action in a courteous and helpful manner in order to ensure that an effective and timely service is offered to all services users.
  • Prioritise work and direct staff accordingly to ensure that all resources are used effectively, reacting promptly to work requests from departments/wards.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on all Trust sites
  2. The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse
  3. The protection of property belonging to the Trust, patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage
  4. To assist with violent or aggressive patients at ward level
  5. Operate and answer the communication device, i.e. Radio’s or bleep, issued to staff in courteous manner and action the requests.
  6. Give directions and advice to patients and visitors across the Trust sites
  7. Log all security incidents using the Track Tik and Datix incident reporting system, pass on any relevant information to the rest of the team in the handover email addressed to the Security Department email address
  8. Keep police log numbers, security reports for police, contact police and security as and when required.
  9. Be responsible for security of CCTV information.
  10. Make sure all departments and staffs are aware of any security alerts.
  11. Respond to requests for assistance from wards and departments.
  12. To record all work requests accurately using the TrackTik System
  13. Using the correct system, dispatch tasks to Security in a fair and timely manner ensuring that they have all the relevant and adequate information required to carry out the task
  14. To accurately record when all tasks are issued and completed by all Security and Police staff
  15. To liaise with the Security Manager/ Supervisor’s and Team leaders to resolve any issues that may arise during their shift and make decisions as appropriate
  16. To report any problems or concerns relating to security staff activity
  17. To record all complaints received accurately using the appropriate paperwork in accordance with the Departmental Policy
  18. Monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for all Trust sites
  19. Report identified faults in security systems to Estates Department
  20. Provide guidance and facilitate access to the CCTV system for the purpose of Police  investigations in line with the Trust CCTV policy
  1. Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
  2. To ensure that emergency procedures e.g. major incident, are carried out in accordance with the departmental policy using the approved paperwork as logged in the Emergency Preparedness file.
  1. Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Manager / Supervisors and Team leaders
  2. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed annually
  3. Any other duties in line with your grade that may be requested.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous Security demonstrable experience using conflict resolution skills
  • Proven ability to Communicate at all levels
  • Demonstrable experience of working with challenging patients/individuals with challenging behaviour
  • Demonstrable experience of using CCTV equipment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous demonstrable experience of working in a hospital/healthcare environment
  • Previous demonstrable experience working within the mental health sector

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Professional security qualification or applicable security industry demonstrable experience
  • Control & Restraint Trained (NHS recognised standard)
  • Conflict Resolution training & Breakaway technique trained
  • Educated to GCSE (A to C/ 4-9) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Formal IT Training or willingness to undertake relevant training
  • Customer service qualification or equivalent

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions
  • Previous demonstrable experience in dealing with the public
Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer. Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eleanor Gilbert
Job title
Security Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752439020

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